No matter how much we love what we teach, there are simply some words that will have our students groaning like a herd of seriously ticked-off alpacas. And unfortunately, ‘theatre” is often one of those words. So, how do we get our kiddos excited about reading/analyzing/acting out plays? We start with the fun ones!
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Last week, Theatre Trip had the chance to see Wer hat Angst vor Virginia Woolf? (Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) in Hamburg, Germany! This was my first time ever seeing the play, and it also happened to be in German, which is my second language. Wer Hat Angst vor Virginia Woolf? will be playing in Hamburg through June 6th!
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Last week, we had the chance to see The Servant of Two Masters at New Village Arts in Carlsbad, California! New Village Arts was founded in 2001, and has become the most critically acclaimed theatre in North County San Diego. Keep reading on to hear all about our experience, and to catch our exclusive interview with Samantha Ginn, the lead of the show!
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People outside of the patriarchy are definitely writing plays. But the systemic ostracization of women storytellers, directors and administrators has blocked access to important work. However, playgoers, teachers, and readers of blogs can sway this trend! When we highlight the need for artists who have been relegated to the sidelines, we begin an age of artistic expression and expansion that will impact our cultural lives far into the future. This is, by no means, a definitive list, but it’s a start!
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Sometimes it’s fun to simply enjoy a good old-fashioned whodunit! And that’s exactly why we’ve put together a list of some of the greatest murder mystery plays for your enjoyment. Some are serious, some are funny, and some are simply parodies of the classics. So keep on reading for 12 murder mystery plays you’ll surely love!
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Happy almost Halloween! If you’re looking for ways to spook yourself silly over the next couple of weeks, look no further. We’ve put together a list of 13 horror plays that will send tingles down your spine. So turn down the lights, get cozy, and see if you can make it all the way to lucky number thirteen.
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Last week, Theatre Trip got to experience a show and behind-the-scenes tour at Schauspiel Hannover (schauspiel is German for “play/drama”). Keep reading on to hear all about our experience, and to catch our exclusive interviews with Robert Schweer, Antonia Eleonore Hölzel, and Lars-Ole Walburg.
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